ACI Masonry Field Testing Technician
Certification Examination 150 Advanced
Multiple-Choice Questions with
Rationales for the September 21–22,
2026 San Bernardino, California
Certification Session.
Advanced / Hard / Mixed
Professionals preparing for ACI Masonry Field Testing Technician (MFTT)
certification
Closed-book, approximately 60 multiple-choice questions, 1 hour
Minimum 70% overall AND minimum 60% on each ASTM test method section
Question
Section Topic
Range
1 Program Administration, Certification Policies, and Exam Format Q1–Q15
2 ASTM C67 – Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile Q16–Q35
ASTM C140/C140M – Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry
3 Q36–Q60
Units
ASTM C780 – Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of
4 Q61–Q90
Mortars
, Question
Section Topic
Range
5 ASTM C1019 – Sampling and Testing Grout for Masonry Q91–Q110
6 ASTM C1314 – Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms Q111–Q130
7 Supplemental Standards (C109, C143, C1064) and TMS 402/602 Q131–Q145
8 Integrated Scenario-Based and Application Questions Q146–Q150
What is the minimum overall passing score on the ACI Masonry Field Testing Technician
written examination?
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 75%
ACI requires a minimum score of 70% overall on the written exam AND at least 60% on
each ASTM test method section. Failing either threshold fails the written exam regardless of the other
score.
What is the minimum per-ASTM-standard score required to pass the ACI MFTT written
examination?
A. 50%
B. 55%
C. 60%
D. 70%
In addition to the 70% overall requirement, candidates must achieve at least 60% correct
for each of the required ASTM test methods and practices.
, Approximately how many multiple-choice questions are on the ACI MFTT written examination,
and how long is the examination?
A. 40 questions / 30 minutes
B. 60 questions / 1 hour
C. 80 questions / 90 minutes
D. 100 questions / 2 hours
The ACI MFTT written examination is closed-book and consists of approximately 60
multiple-choice questions to be completed in one hour.
How many questions appear on each ASTM test method section of the ACI MFTT written
examination?
A. 5–7 questions
B. 8–12 questions
C. 15–20 questions
D. 20–25 questions
There are between 8 and 12 questions on each of the ASTM test methods and practices
covered on the written examination.
What is the official ACI technician workbook for the Masonry Field Testing Technician
program?
A. CP-1
B. CP-60
C. CP-71
D. CP-72
CP-71 (4th edition) is the Technician Workbook for Certification of Masonry Field Testing
Technician. It contains program information, study questions, sample checklists, a practice exam, the
JTA, and the ASTM standards covered on the exam.
What is the validity period of an ACI Masonry Field Testing Technician certification?
, A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
ACI certification for MFTT is valid for a period of five years from the date of completion
of all certification requirements.
What is required for recertification as an ACI Masonry Field Testing Technician?
A. Submission of continuing education credits only
B. Successful completion of both the written and performance examinations
C. A letter of recommendation from a sponsoring group
D. Payment of a recertification fee only
Recertification requires successful completion of both the written and performance
examinations.
Which of the following is NOT an ASTM test method included in the ACI MFTT certification
program?
A. ASTM C67
B. ASTM C140
C. ASTM C143
D. ASTM C1314
ASTM C143 (Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete) is covered in the ACI-published
workbook as a supplemental standard, but the primary ASTM test methods for the MFTT program are
C67, C140, C780, C1019, and C1314.
The ACI MFTT performance examination requires actual demonstration of select field
procedures from which ASTM test methods?
A. C67, C140, and C780
B. C140, C780, and C1019
C. C780, C1019, and C1314
D. C67, C1314, and C1019
Certification Examination 150 Advanced
Multiple-Choice Questions with
Rationales for the September 21–22,
2026 San Bernardino, California
Certification Session.
Advanced / Hard / Mixed
Professionals preparing for ACI Masonry Field Testing Technician (MFTT)
certification
Closed-book, approximately 60 multiple-choice questions, 1 hour
Minimum 70% overall AND minimum 60% on each ASTM test method section
Question
Section Topic
Range
1 Program Administration, Certification Policies, and Exam Format Q1–Q15
2 ASTM C67 – Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile Q16–Q35
ASTM C140/C140M – Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry
3 Q36–Q60
Units
ASTM C780 – Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of
4 Q61–Q90
Mortars
, Question
Section Topic
Range
5 ASTM C1019 – Sampling and Testing Grout for Masonry Q91–Q110
6 ASTM C1314 – Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms Q111–Q130
7 Supplemental Standards (C109, C143, C1064) and TMS 402/602 Q131–Q145
8 Integrated Scenario-Based and Application Questions Q146–Q150
What is the minimum overall passing score on the ACI Masonry Field Testing Technician
written examination?
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 75%
ACI requires a minimum score of 70% overall on the written exam AND at least 60% on
each ASTM test method section. Failing either threshold fails the written exam regardless of the other
score.
What is the minimum per-ASTM-standard score required to pass the ACI MFTT written
examination?
A. 50%
B. 55%
C. 60%
D. 70%
In addition to the 70% overall requirement, candidates must achieve at least 60% correct
for each of the required ASTM test methods and practices.
, Approximately how many multiple-choice questions are on the ACI MFTT written examination,
and how long is the examination?
A. 40 questions / 30 minutes
B. 60 questions / 1 hour
C. 80 questions / 90 minutes
D. 100 questions / 2 hours
The ACI MFTT written examination is closed-book and consists of approximately 60
multiple-choice questions to be completed in one hour.
How many questions appear on each ASTM test method section of the ACI MFTT written
examination?
A. 5–7 questions
B. 8–12 questions
C. 15–20 questions
D. 20–25 questions
There are between 8 and 12 questions on each of the ASTM test methods and practices
covered on the written examination.
What is the official ACI technician workbook for the Masonry Field Testing Technician
program?
A. CP-1
B. CP-60
C. CP-71
D. CP-72
CP-71 (4th edition) is the Technician Workbook for Certification of Masonry Field Testing
Technician. It contains program information, study questions, sample checklists, a practice exam, the
JTA, and the ASTM standards covered on the exam.
What is the validity period of an ACI Masonry Field Testing Technician certification?
, A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
ACI certification for MFTT is valid for a period of five years from the date of completion
of all certification requirements.
What is required for recertification as an ACI Masonry Field Testing Technician?
A. Submission of continuing education credits only
B. Successful completion of both the written and performance examinations
C. A letter of recommendation from a sponsoring group
D. Payment of a recertification fee only
Recertification requires successful completion of both the written and performance
examinations.
Which of the following is NOT an ASTM test method included in the ACI MFTT certification
program?
A. ASTM C67
B. ASTM C140
C. ASTM C143
D. ASTM C1314
ASTM C143 (Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete) is covered in the ACI-published
workbook as a supplemental standard, but the primary ASTM test methods for the MFTT program are
C67, C140, C780, C1019, and C1314.
The ACI MFTT performance examination requires actual demonstration of select field
procedures from which ASTM test methods?
A. C67, C140, and C780
B. C140, C780, and C1019
C. C780, C1019, and C1314
D. C67, C1314, and C1019
